Vienna

Vienna is dominated by imperial castles and places: Schonbrunn, the magnificent summer residence, the Imperial Coach Collection, the Palm House, the Butterfly House, Belvedere Palace, the magnificent state rooms in Hofburg, and the imperial crown in the Treasury. Treat yourself to the sounds of music at the State Opera or Musikverein to experience what gave Vienna the title “heart of the music world.” Or participate in the coffee-and-pastry ritual of Kaffeejause that takes place every afternoon from one end of the city to the other. This tradition is so famous that it is recognized by UNESCO as an “intangible cultural heritage.” If you have have just arrived in Vienna or have limited time in the city, hop on a train or walk around the Ringstrasse, a famous avenue circling the city that is sprinkled with medieval history, delicious eateries and the best shopping.